Saturday, August 1

Swiss National Day

After a few years’ absence, a popular event is returning to Valais. From 40 to 120 km, there’s a route to suit everyone on Swiss National Day. All participants will receive (among other gifts) a jersey in the colors of the canton (and the country 😁).

Each route will have 1 to 3 timed climbs, and marshals will be positioned along the entire route to ensure the safety of cyclists riding in the heart of the western Valais valley, on both sides of the Rhône river around Sion.

Participation is open to those aged 14 and over, depending on the route chosen, and electric bikes are allowed.
Welcome!

Touring

Dernière mise à jour : 26-Feb-26, 07:51 CET
39 km
+480 m

No timing, no rankings.
BLUE signage along the route.
E-bikes permitted.
Participants must be 14 years of age or older. Minors must provide parental consent.

 route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
No timing
Classifications
Individual time, no ranking.
Start
Sion - 8h30
Finish
Sion
Schedules
 .pdf (101.04 KB)
Minimum age:

14 years old during the year

Traditional road bikes
Electric bikes
Recumbent bikes
Tandems
Hard shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers saved
Unicycles
CLM - extenders
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Short

Dernière mise à jour : 26-Feb-26, 07:52 CET
70 km
+1070 m

Ages 16 and up
Green arrow signs
1 timed climb

 route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Partial
Classifications
Individual time trial
+ Climb Time Trial Ranking
--> Men's/Women's Overall Ranking
--> 7 Age Categories (Men/Women)
--> Handisport
Start
Sion - 9h00
Finish
Sion
Schedules
 .pdf (105.05 KB)
1 Pit stop
  • @ 19.5 km (Lens)
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Traditional road bikes
Electric bikes
Recumbent bikes
Tandems
Hard shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers saved
Unicycles
CLM - extenders
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Medium Route

Dernière mise à jour : 26-Feb-26, 07:51 CET
90 km
+1900 m

Ages 16 and up
Green arrow signs
2 timed climbs

 route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Partial
Classifications
Individual course time

+ Cumulative ranking of the 2 Time Trials
--> Men's / Women's Overall
--> 7 age categories (Men / Women)
--> Handisport
Start
Sion - 8h30
Finish
Sion
Schedules
 .pdf (112.62 KB)
2 Pit stops
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Traditional road bikes
Electric bikes
Recumbent bikes
Tandems
Hard-shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed
Unicycles
Time trial bikes - aero bars
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Long

Dernière mise à jour : 26-Feb-26, 07:51 CET
120 km
+2714 m

Yellow signs.
Participation is from 18 years old.
3 timed climbs

 route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Partial
Classifications
Individual race time
+ Combined ranking of the 3 timed climbs
-->Men's/Women's scratch race
--> 7 age categories for men/women
--> Disabled sports
Start
Sion - 8h00
Finish
Sion
Schedules
 .pdf (130.74 KB)
3 Pit stops
  • @ 15 km (Côte de Nax)
  • @ 48 km (Côte de Lens)
  • @ 67 km (Côte d'Ypresse)
Minimum age:

18 years old during the year

Traditional road bikes
Recumbent bikes
Tandems
Hard shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers saved
Electric bikes
Unicycles
CLM - extenders
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Practical information

Terms and documents